KathyBC Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 For our first try at a compare/contrast essay (we use IEW methods), I want to help gr. 9 ds ask himself questions about the American and French Revolutions. I can think of a few things: * taxation frustration * ideals of liberty and equality * contrast leaders - Robespierre vs. Washington * contrast levels of violence - personal vs. impersonal Anyone have any other ideas I can add? Thank you so much! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 For my son (and for me, as well), the biggest comparison comes in assessing what happens *after* the revolution. On the one hand, you have brainy guys meeting in a room, a conquering general stepping down from power, careful attention to wording... On the other hand, you have the guillotine :tongue_smilie: Oversimplifying? Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Yep, that's it exactly. Just wondering if there's anything else I'm missing. Thanks, Julie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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